Noah Versus Ketchup Drinking (Record from Guinness)

Hi guys, good to have you back here. I'm sorry that this next post took a while.  I've been busy the past few weeks. :)

This next challenge is to prove doubters wrong on what I have claimed in my first post (quoted below):
     "I don't care devouring red hot chili peppers, drinking ketchup in straw, or eating raw ampalaya."

I remembered watching Guinness World Records on TV since I was 12.  I'd be amazed to see people with unique talents breaking world records.  Unfortunately, not all records are interesting and something you can brag about.  Some of them are plain silly like moonwalking for the longest distance in an hour, clipping the most number of clothes pegs in face and growing the longest ear hair.  I just say to myself, "Man, these guys are crazy as s**t."  But sad to say here I am trying to break one of the silliest records I can recall.

Me vs Heinz

The Challenge

Whoever created this "world record" must be one crazy ***.

Name:  Fastest Heinz Tomato Ketchup Drinker
Age: Since 1876 (134)
Height: 6 in.
Weight: 300g net wt
Notable Attributes:  The record to beat is to finish 90% of a 400g Heinz Tomato Ketchup in 33 seconds using a straw.  This will serve as a qualifying round if I can finish the ketchup close to the world record.

Versus 

Name: Noah

Age: 25
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Weight: 180 lb
Notable Attributes (against opponent):  Loves Ketchup so much that consumes 400g bottle in 3 sittings.  Can pair ketchup to any fried food (pork, beef, fish and egg), sinangag na kanin, corned beef, canned goods, dinuguan and many more.  Be able to identify what brand of ketchup by tasting them blindfolded. E.g. Heinz, Del Monte, UFC, Jufran, Mafran, Papa and Maggi.

Below is the footage of the attempt to break the record.

The results:
     65% of 300g net wt in 20 seconds
The world record:
     90% of 400g net wt in 33 seconds

The reason I wasn't able to continue after consuming 65% of the ketchup was the straw being too short for the bottle.  I didn't anticipate the problem because i thought that if I tilt the bottle, I can still drink some of the contents.  Maybe next time, after making some adjustments, I can do much better and probably make it to the Guinness.

I might say I did pass the challenge 'cause I didn't puke and most importantly, I was not too far for breaking the world record.  Witnesses Carol, Kate, JL and Gelo (cameraman) agreed on my claim.

Noah (and Project mates) Versus "Burger Avenue"

It was on Monday, October 11, 2010, where me and my project mates finally decided to take on the Ridiculous Burger Challenge of Burger Avenue.  The event was postponed several times because of our hectic schedule.

Burger Avenue is located at A Venue Mall along Valdez St. corner Makati Avenue in Makati.  They also have a branch located in The Fort Strip in Taguig.

The Challenge requires a person to finish the Ridiculous Burger in the span of 5 minutes.  If the dare has been accomplished on time, the burger is free.

The Challenge

Name: Ridiculous Burger
Age: Unknown
Height: 5 in
Weight: 1 lb
Notable Attributes:  3 Flame-grilled juicy patties, topped with cheddar cheese and big ripe sliced tomatoes, filled with lots of fresh lettuce, and covered with gigantic buns.

I wonder how many calves are sacrificed to make this Ridiculous burger

Versus

Name: Noah
Age: 25
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Weight: 180 lb
Notable Attributes (against opponent):  Has finished the challenge a year ago (when I was 196 lbs) for personal record of 3 minutes and 30 seconds.  Devours burgers like anacondas eating their preys.

My teammates who were also up against challenge are Dennis (team lead/joker), Anthony (tech lead/lover boy), Neil (softdev/mysterio) and John (webdev/beardman).

Below is the video captured.
Note: Some scenes may be disturbing to some viewers.  People seen in the video express no food manners and eat like there's no tomorrow. Viewer discretion is advised.

In the end, as expected, Noah won!  No luck for the other contestants.

Quotable Quotes:
Dennis: "Wahahaha. Ang laki!"
Anthony: "Sakit ng panga ko."
Neil: "I failed miserably."
John: "Miss, pahingi ng plato."

Bonus Clip:
Behind the scenes of Dennis preparing for the Ridiculous Burger Challenge.  With in-depth coverage of him in his pre-challenge analysis and strategies.

Birth of "Noah Versus"

I'm Noah - a regular "Modern Industrial Worker" a.k.a a Software Engineer in a medium-sized BPO Company in Makati City.  I've been working in the IT Industry for more than 5 years since graduating in Silliman University, Dumaguete City back in 2005.  I came here in Manila with my bayong and stuff to take the risk finding a job enough to survive and be able to support my family.  Luckily, I may say that I found a decent career instead of being tambay in our home playing basketball and video games.  Enough with my personal background. The more info I share, the more it gets boring. I'm not a celebrity anyway.

The purpose of me having this blog "Noah Versus" is to challenge everything there is.  I mean everything and anybody as long as it won't harm or kill myself.  I like challenging people doing sort of things which are their forte and might say, beat them in their own game.  This also includes food and drinking challenges, sports, unbelievable feat, record in the guiness book, and other things man can imagine.  Through my competitive nature (and ego), I do not refuse a dare (I repeat as long as it won't kill myself).  I've done silly things in my life but not as interesting as this.

I don't care devouring red hot chili peppers, drinking ketchup in straw, or eating raw ampalaya.  I don't give a damn if Lisa Macuha-Lizalde has been dancing ballet her whole life.  I don't fuss if James Yap is a two-time MVP in the PBA.  Just give me some time to practice and prepare myself to kick their (challenges') asses out!

I will be posting pictures and videos of my successful (as well as failed) challenges.  So hit the comments guys!  Come and dare Noah!